Most Minneapolis wading pools open Saturday, May 25th and close after Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2019. However, wading pools in parks adjacent to schools are not open while school is in session. Below is a list of Minneapolis wading pools. Jim Lupient and Webber Natural Pool also open with pre-season hours on Saturday May 25th. Of course outdoor pools are always dependent on the elements and, in the case of Webber Pool, water testing. Check current status of any Minneapolis Pool here. North Commons Water Park is closed for repairs through mid July, 2019.

Most of these wading pools are located within parks that offer free summer meals and snacks for youth up to age 18.

Minneapolis Wading Pools

The wading pools that dot Minneapolis parks are the perfect place for toddlers and kids who have not yet learned to swim but love to make a good splash. Many of them are no-frills with a standard depth of about 18″ but a few have been updated with fun spray features and zero-depth entry. All are located adjacent to a playground, rest rooms and space to spread out with a picnic.

Powderhorn Park | 3400 15th Ave S The new wading pool features bubblers, a water play feature, a shade structure and benches. The three playgrounds were all updated between the fall of 2016 and Summer of 2017.

Minneapolis Water Parks:

Jim Lupient Water ParkPart of Northeast Athletic Field Park, the water park is located across Johnson Street from the Quarry Shopping Center and near several fast food restaurants. The water park includes 3 large slides, a log water walk, spray features and a splash pool for tots, water volleyball and shade structures. Open Mon-Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 11am-7pm. Admission is $3-$5/pp.

North Commons Water ParkWater park amenities include three-story speed and loop slides, a water playground, and “Funbrellas” for shade. Open Mon-Fri, 3-9pm & Sat, 9am-4pm. Admission is $3-$5/pp. The wading pool in North Commons Park is free to use.

Webber Natural Swimming PoolWebber Natural Swimming Pool is located in Webber Park and boasts natural filtration system that uses plants in a nearby pond rather than chemicals to treat the water. There are areas of varying depths in the pool including a diving well, wading area and zero-depth entry. Open swim Tues-Sun, 1-7pm. Admission is FREE.